Additionally, a large number of projects will be on display in outdoor public spaces throughout the city - a unique occasion to discover Prague through the eyes of the world's contemporary artists. Visitors will also be able to explore various disciplines essential to the performing arts thanks to special projects focused on lighting and sound design, architect
The Shakespeare and Molière flame retardant cotton velours developed by ShowTex are the first in the industry to be awarded OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
For almost 20 years, the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 has been acknowledged as a comprehensive and verifiable method for ensuring that textile products and the supply chains that create them do not use hazardous chemicals such as pesticides, carcinogenic dye stuffs, heavy metals, or other concerning substances that can hurt people and damage the environment.
The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a certification tool for 'greening' the total textile supply chain. The certification can be applied to every phase of production, from fibre to fabric to finished products, confirming that all elements are free from harmf
These were specified by Mark Wade, who is production rigger for the current JLS UK arena tour with his company OTT supplying all the tour's rigging equipment and services to the show's technical producers, Production North.
Thirty-five of the double-braked, motors to BS7906: Part 1- Category A are used to suspend a U shaped catwalk approximately 120 ft long that flies in low above the audience so the UK's favourite boyband can perform a whole section of the show right above the heads of their hugely enthusiastic fans.
Wade uses two IBEX controllers for the up and down movement of the catwalk and the car, he is delighted with the performance of the LoadGuards "They are going to be very busy, and I already have
All the preparatory work on the barge was carried out down river at Tilbury Docks, and the challenge presented to Unusual Rigging was how to rig the Christmas trees - which weighed 1.5 tons each - so they could be lowered to enable the barge to pass under the five bridges between Tilbury and the South Bank.
Unusual's project manager Jason White, senior project manager Simon Tiernan and managing director Alan Jacobi put their heads together with their design department to develop a c
The ABTT Fellowship, given only to individuals who have rendered significant service in the technical aspects of theatre, was announced at the Association's annual Christmas Party, hosted by ETC at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane last Friday.
On behalf of the Association, Thomas Mannings, English National Opera's Head of Technical and an ABTT Council member, commended Higgs, who it was felt particularly warranted the honour this year, due to his masterminding of the PLASA International Rigging Conference (September) - an event which created the first opportunity ever for riggers from throughout the world to gather and discuss c
Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas and RasGas held this prestigious event on 13 December, in honour of the three companies' achievements, when they joined forces to break Middle East records for producing 77 Million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). To organise this celebration His Excellency Al-Attiyah established a multiple-discipline 77 Mta Task Force, compromising of representatives from Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, RasGas, Ras Laffan Industrial City and a higher committee that oversaw all event planning.
WRG was appointed by the 77 Mta Task Force to be responsible for the entire event management; from the initial creative concept to production, including branding, ca
The sale consists of a 24 way Kinesys Elevation 1+ variable speed motor control system, with 16 Liftket 500kg 20m/min hoists and eight 2 tonne Yale motorised Beam Trolleys (plus eight 'slave' beam trolleys) - all converted for use with Kinesys Elevation 1+ variable speed controllers. For control, the Stage Design team chose the latest Kinesys K2 3D graphical automation and motion control software.
Stage Design is part of The Design Group, whose Eyal Lavee comments, "The Israeli market is always keen on new effects".
As soon as it arrived in Israel, the system went straight out on the Festigal 2010 Show, an annual children's extravaganz
The Moonrise mission would focus on the giant South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin on the far side, which lies between the Moon's South Pole and Aitken Crater, just 16° south of the Moon's equator. The SPA Basin is the oldest, deepest, observable impact basin on the Moon and ranks among the largest recognised impact structures in the solar system at nearly 2500km in diameter and 12km deep.
Since there is no atmosphere on the moon, there is also no light reflection. To create the same conditions indoors, they needed wall coverings that absorbed the maxi
As part of this rationalisation Nikki Scott has been appointed managing director of Stage Technologies Ltd.
The Stage Technologies group continues to provide automation and engineering solutions for entertainment venues, live productions, TV and film around the world.
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The LED signs were placed at strategic points backstage, using text and colours to call specific performers to get into formation; to proceed to a waiting position; then to enter the arena. The signs were updated from a single control point under the direction of the deputy stage manager.
Karen Mayne, Event LED Signs director said: "Participating in the Tournament was a fantastic experience, as it such an iconic show. I was providing the cues for the bands and troops to enter the arena. There were two entrances to the arena and with more than 500 people and 150 horses invol
PSI has been involved with this annual fundraising event for at least seven years, but this was the first year that they have supplied such a comprehensive package of technical equipment and crew for the show, which was presented by John Daly and BBC Radio 1's Reggie Yates. The capacity audience enjoyed live performances by Westlife, The Script and Jedward among others, and it was broadcast live across the region, with link ups to the simultaneously running London event at the BBC.
PSI's Brian Reilly project managed, commenting: "We were delighted to be so involved with Children in Need this year as it's a fantastic cause, and it w
"We've worked with Unusual many times before, and we know they always do a fantastic job," says event director Rachel French. "The show is Channel 4's roundup of the year's highlights in music, TV film, featuring three presenters and 15 live music acts - so it was bound to be big - with stunts and special effects.
"Our designer, lighting designer and CAD artist all work closely with Ruthie Buchanan, Unusual's Earls Court service manager, to make sure everyone knows what's happening and agree
Headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, FLI Rigging operations director Kevin Phail says the company was originally borne out of a need for recognised professional rigging services in their own home state, along with the neighboring Ohio and Indiana.
However, since it opened its doors this year, FLI Rigging has expanded its temporary and permanent rigging solutions nationwide. Stage productions, special events, concerts, trade shows, corporate functions, sporting events, film production, architectural installations and other markets have found a need for their services.
This demand led to the creation of two divisions within FLI Rigging. One division handles the sales and rentals o
With the event attracting over 50,000 visitors, Taste Festivals have become a global phenomenon and a brand which now holds events in 15 cities around the world. With safety of paramount importance for visitors and exhibitors alike, Lewden's Linebacker and Guard Dog Low Profile of cable protection systems were used throughout the site.
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The move coincides with the launch of a new corporate identity. Designed to reflect the recent changes within the organisation, the new look is a combination of existing brands and logos that have been updated for a fresher, more modern feel.
The Customer Services department is the first area to benefit from the reorganisation. Focusing mainly on quotations and order handling, Customer Services will be the first point of contact for customer enquiries. Supporting the CS department will be the newly-created br
These are medium-low power loudspeakers "with absolutely respectable performance, but are above all dedicated to a budget conscious market" which demands a slightly "more competitive" price; with nominal power ranging between 130 and 150 W, 37mm (1.45 in.) voice coils and efficiency between 95 and 96 dB.
The new 4FE30 model is developed from the already successful 3FE20, but is larger in size, 100mm (4"), while maintaining the same electromagnetic structure and voice coil diameter, but varying the cone, now in fiberglass, and the basket.
The HF 104 is the new high-frequency driver by FaitalPRO with 37mm voice coil, 1" mouth,
As with so many of the projects it is involved with internationally, Blackout provided a complete production service for the transformation, supplying staff, rigging and access equipment to hang Christmas decorations beneath the glass roofs of the market's two main aisles. The decorations, created by Sculptivate, include 73 giant baubles, the biggest 3m in diameter and weighing 250kg, four Sputniks and 24 enormous candy canes.
The installation took place at night so as not to disturb the market's daytime trade. Blackout's team, led by Tom Lambert and Ian Moody, were on-site for ten "very cold" nights over two weeks.
The installation - due to remain in place until 9 January 2011 - was just one of the ma
J.R. Clancy is the rigging equipment manufacturer for the project. Pook, Diemont & Ohl is managing the project and performing the installation of all of the rigging equipment.
The 50,000sq.ft facility will feature a 1,600-seat auditorium, a convention area and an expandable exterior amphitheatre. Completion of the construction project is scheduled for January 2012.
J. R. Clancy will provide six PowerLift automated hoists, each with a 2000-pound capacity and a fixed speed of 20ft per minute. The PowerLifts will be used for the cyclorama, electrics and utility battens.
Clancy's SureTarget 10 control system will be used to control the PowerLifts' mov
The merger has created one of the largest networks serving the industry worldwide. Operating from regional offices in Europe and North America, PLASA now has a membership of 1100 businesses, organizations and individuals working across the entertainment, events and installation industries, giving it a substantial worldwide industry voice.
The move also greatly strengthens PLASA's position of leadership in the development of industry standards, best practices and skills.
The formal merger represents the first phase of the two associations coming together, and the months ahead will be focused on the further unification of the wider range of projects and initiatives that now sit under the PLASA banner.
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"Unusual had a 21 year unbroken relationship with the Royal Tournament until its last production in 1999," says Unusual's managing director Alan Jacobi, "and so we were delighted to be able to continue to support its modern day revival. The British Army is dedicated to keeping us safe, and we're proud to be able to support them in return."
Unusual supplied all the rigging equipment, motors and truss, and also fabricated many of the scenic pieces at the company's facility in Bugbrooke, near Northampton. They also took responsibility for automation of all the scenic pieces.
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In his new role, Eschelbacher will supervise both the controls engineering and mechanical engineering departments at Clancy. His responsibilities include both off-the-shelf products and custom jobs for performance spaces of every size.
Eschelbacher came to J. R. Clancy in 1994 to manage the company's controls department. Since his arrival, he has designed controls for more than 1,000 motorised rigging projects, from simple up/down operation to complex systems with more than 300 motors. Some of the projects in Eschelbacher's list include the just-completed Carmel Performing Arts Centre in Indiana, the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City, and Segerstrom Hall in the Orange County Performing Arts Centre
Le Mark's peel clean Studio Vinyl has been used throughout the series, offering a 'bang tidy', gloss black set floor.
"The set looks superb, StudioTak is made to be the first choice for set designers working on a tight budget yet demanding visually impressive sets. The ability to lay the floor almost instantly and remove it without leaving residue is so important in today's fast changing studios" says Stuart Gibbons.
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Artec's plan called for multiple motorised acoustic canopies and acoustic curtains that can be adjusted to change the room's response. Acoustic canopies are usually made of wood, but the Palladium required an unusual material for such an application: large panels of clear glass. The glass keeps the canopy from masking the Palladium's intricately decorated domed ceiling. The glass panels vary in size and thickness, measuring an inch at their thickest points.
To accommodate the canopies, the J. R. Clancy team designed and built massive hoists with capacities of 23,000lbs. Each of the f
The Production Exchange will be a third party application that integrates seamlessly with HireTrack Eclipse software's current version. As a result of this partnership, current authorised users of HireTrack Eclipse will be able to subscribe to Lite Exchange, Video Exchange or Audio Exchange individually or as a bundled solution.
David Rose, of Navigator Systems comments, "We see this technology agreement with Production Exchange as another layer of value to each of our software users. The integrated tools created by both HireTrack Eclipse and Production Exchange could
